Thanks to a staggering voter turnout and a record-breaking number of women on the ballot, the United States political scene is a boys’ club no more. Notable wins include Ayanna Pressley, the first black congresswoman elected from Massachusetts; Marsha Blackburn, the first woman senator from Tennessee; Sylvia Garcia and Veronica Escobar, the first Latinx congresswomen elected from Texas; Rashida Tlaib, the first Muslim woman elected to Congress; and Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland, the first Native American women elected to Congress.

Much like our political leadership, leadership roles at ad agencies are largely occupied by men. In fact, The 3% Movement was specifically founded to draw attention to the fact that, up until a few years ago, only 3 percent of Creative Directors in the U.S. were women. Despite the fact that women account for nearly 80 percent of consumer spending and 60 percent of social media activity, men still dominate the playing field in advertising, much like they do in the political arena.

Reclaiming Our Time

For generations, women’s voices in the United States have been stifled. And, in too many ways, they still are. But, after last week’s historic midterm election, the playing field may finally even out. The diverse voices that create the fabric of our city and state are slowly but surely starting to be heard, and, if you ask me, that’s an invaluable win.